Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2010
69 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the reason 18 reports dealing with the prison system, including the reports of 14 separate visiting committees, were published on the one day; the steps being taken to address the areas of concern identified in the reports of the visiting committees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43008/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt has been standard practice over the years to publish all of the Visiting Committee Reports on the same day. Their actual date of publication is dictated by the date on which all of the reports are received, checked and made ready for publication. On this occasion their readiness coincided with the publication of the other reports. It is customary for the Irish Prison Service to discuss the matters of concern that the Visiting Committees may have with them and to take the necessary action to resolve these issues where feasible.
